Describe someone unwilling to change their mind.
The idea
Stubborn describes a person who refuses to change an opinion or decision. It can come before a noun or after be.
Examples
- The stubborn child refused to change the plan.
- Our neighbour is too stubborn to listen.
- The committee remained stubborn despite the evidence.
- A stubborn player ignored the coach’s advice.
- My brother can be stubborn about food.
- The stubborn driver would not ask for directions.
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Stubborn often suggests unreasonable resistance; it is not always praise for determination.
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Choose the correct option. The person refuses to reconsider the decision and is ___. (stubborn / sleepy)
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stubborn
Stubborn fits someone who refuses to reconsider.
Choose the correct option. A ___ visitor refused to change the booking. (stubborn / stubbornly)
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stubborn
Stubborn modifies the noun visitor.
Choose the correct option. They are stubborn ___ the seating plan. (about / from)
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about
About introduces the subject of the disagreement.
Practice round
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Choose the correct option. The person refuses to reconsider the decision and is ___. (stubborn / sleepy)
Choose the correct option. A ___ visitor refused to change the booking. (stubborn / stubbornly)
Choose the correct option. They are stubborn ___ the seating plan. (about / from)
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